The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie
The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie | Cumulus Media Atlanta

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The Morning X with Barnes & Leslie is a deep dive into the world of popular culture with new episodes every weekday. Join award-winning hosts Steve Barnes (Atlanta) and Leslie Fram (Nashville) as they fly through the latest TV, music, movies, celebrity sleaze, and pop culture observations from the crazy world around us. Follow and listen on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio App, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the show in Atlanta on 99X (100.5 FM) or via the 99X app. Others options include Apple Music (search 99X), Alexa and more.

Recent Episodes

Queen’s Weekend Picks: Concerts, Comics, and Crash’s Oysterfest Origin
FEB 20, 2025
Queen’s Weekend Picks: Concerts, Comics, and Crash’s Oysterfest Origin

Queen’s Weekend Picks, Crash’s Oysterfest Origin, and Matt Nathanson Confusion

Barnes, Leslie, Crash, and the Queen break down Atlanta’s weekend events, from concerts to sports, with plenty of side commentary.


Key Highlights:

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10 MIN
Queen Roasts Barnes & Crash’s Mexican “Work Trip”
FEB 20, 2025
Queen Roasts Barnes & Crash’s Mexican “Work Trip”

Barnes & Crash’s Mexican Misadventures and Queen’s Return

Barnes and Crash broadcast from Punta Mita, Mexico, joined by Leslie and the Queen. From mariachi intros to lazy river antics, here’s what went down.


Key Highlights:

  • Resurrection Sunday: Crash hosts Resurrection Sunday at Mutation Brewing this week, noon to 4 PM.
  • Mariachi Moment: Barnes wrangles a mariachi band to record show intros, with the band questioning Crash’s sanity.
  • Special Forces Wife: Crash unknowingly texts sunset photos to a woman whose husband is Special Forces—Dateline material.
  • Lazy River Confessions: Crash and Barnes float the resort’s lazy river, meet tipsy San Francisco tourists, and Crash openly admits to peeing in the river mid-conversation.
  • Celebrity Sighting: Barnes hints at a run-in with a major celebrity but promises to reveal details in a few weeks.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members.

Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

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7 MIN
Celebrity Sleaze Pt 2: True Crime, Hollywood Drama, and Big Paydays
FEB 20, 2025
Celebrity Sleaze Pt 2: True Crime, Hollywood Drama, and Big Paydays

True Crime, Hollywood Scandals, and Million-Dollar Sports Deals

Barnes, Leslie, and Crash break down the latest entertainment news, sports salaries, and streaming hits from Mexico. From new true crime docuseries to celebrity farm life, here’s what stood out.


Key Highlights:

  • Netflix's American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden: A three-part docuseries premiering March 10, chronicling the intense global hunt for Bin Laden.
  • Rust Tragedy Docuseries: Hulu releases Last Take: Rust on March 11, exploring the untold story of Halyna Hutchins’ death.
  • Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Lively claims two actresses will testify, while Baldoni’s attorney criticizes Ryan Reynolds' SNL joke.
  • Apple TV App for Android: Apple extends access to its TV app and Apple TV+ for Android users.
  • Millie Bobby Brown Moves to Georgia: The Stranger Things star and Jake Bongiovi are living the farm life with horses, goats, and rescue dogs.
  • Lady Gaga to Host and Perform on SNL: Set for March 8, joining the exclusive club of performers who also host.
  • Sports Broadcaster Salaries: Can you guess the paydays of the biggest stars?

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members.

Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7 MIN
Celebrity Sleaze Pt 1: Kevin Spacey Fires Back: The Guy Pearce Controversy Heats Up
FEB 20, 2025
Celebrity Sleaze Pt 1: Kevin Spacey Fires Back: The Guy Pearce Controversy Heats Up

Celebrity Sleaze and Hollywood Buzz from Mexico

Barnes and Crash, broadcasting from Punta Mita, join Leslie to dive into the latest celebrity controversies and entertainment news. From Blake Lively’s legal drama to upcoming blockbuster projects, they cover it all.

Key Highlights:

  • Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Lively claims two actresses will testify against Baldoni and alleges threats from his business partner.
  • Kevin Spacey’s Rebuttal: After Guy Pearce accused him of misconduct, Spacey fired back in a blunt social media video, questioning Pearce's motives.
  • Netflix’s Amelia Perez Scandal: Netflix addresses backlash surrounding their Oscar-nominated film, calling it "a bummer."
  • The Accountant 2: Ben Affleck returns as the autistic CPA turned crime solver, joined by Jon Bernthal.
  • Ben Stiller’s New HBO Series: The Band follows a disgraced music mogul trying to revive his career.
  • Euphoria Season 3: Sharon Stone joins the cast, sparking speculation about her role.
  • Batman 2 Delayed: Robert Pattinson’s The Batman 2 is now set for 2027.
  • Nolan’s The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan’s $250 million epic features Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, and more, releasing in July 2026.

The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app

The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members.

Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8 MIN
Morning X Goes Electric: Shock Collar Trivia Gets Chaotic Pt 2
FEB 20, 2025
Morning X Goes Electric: Shock Collar Trivia Gets Chaotic Pt 2

Morning X's Wild Shock Collar Trivia

On this classic episode from The Morning X...Barnes, Leslie, Jimmy and Crash dive into a chaotic episode of Shock Collar Trivia, where contestants compete for Beastie Boys tickets—but not without some serious jolts. It’s painful, hilarious, and totally off the rails, with malfunctioning remotes, mistaken shocks, and Barnes enjoying every second of the chaos.

Top Stories & Best Moments:

  • Shock Collar Trivia:

    • Malfunctioning remotes lead to accidental shocks, including Jimmy getting zapped twice.
    • Contestants include a kickboxer, an ice man, and a contractor, all braving the shocks for tickets.

    This is from the Best of The Morning X vault.

    The Morning X with Barnes and Leslie - Listen live weekdays 6-10 am eastern on 99X Atlanta (100.5 on 

    the FM dial in Atlanta), at 99X.com, or in the 99X app

    The show includes "Best of The Morning X" which will be on-demand via this podcast the same day after it airs on 99X between 6 and 7 am edt. The Morning X originated in 1994 with Barnes, Leslie, and Jimmy.

    Please, review and subscribe to The Morning X, available on your favorite podcast network.  

    Get Exclusive Morning X video interviews, video content, and bonus video exclusively from Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or our YouTube channel.  Find all of our social connections at our website TheMorningX.com

    Sign up for "The Morning X Insiders" and be the first to get show announcements, free stuff, and insider information only available to members.

    Executive Producer: Steve Barnes

    Hosts: Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram

    FAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:

    “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO/AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT HI@THEMORNINGX.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

     

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8 MIN